PhotoTrace Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Overview

PhotoTrace is designed with your privacy in mind. The app operates primarily on your device. No data is collected or transmitted automatically — the only time data leaves your device is when you explicitly choose to send a debug report.

Camera Access

PhotoTrace requires access to your device's camera to display a live preview for tracing. The camera feed is displayed in real time on your screen and is never recorded, stored, or transmitted.

Photo Library Access

You can select photos from your library to use as tracing overlays. PhotoTrace uses your device's system photo picker, which provides access only to the specific photos you select. Your photos are processed on-device and are never uploaded or shared.

Debug Log

PhotoTrace maintains a local debug log on your device that records app actions (such as gestures, filter changes, and session events) along with basic device information (device model, OS version, app version). This log is stored only on your device and is used solely to help diagnose issues.

The debug log:

• Does not contain photos, camera images, or any media
• Does not contain location data, contacts, or other personal information
• Does not include any unique identifiers or tracking data
• Is never sent automatically — it is only transmitted if you explicitly choose to send it
• Is stored temporarily and automatically managed to prevent excessive storage use

Sending a Debug Report

If you experience a problem, you can choose to send a debug report from the app's About screen. Before sending, you can review the full contents of the log to see exactly what will be shared. You may also optionally provide your email address so we can follow up.

When you send a debug report:

• The debug log, device model, OS version, and app version are transmitted to our server
• Your email address is included only if you choose to provide it
• The report is sent via HTTPS to our server and forwarded to our development team via email
• Debug reports are used exclusively to diagnose and fix bugs, and are not shared with any third parties

Data Collection

Outside of voluntarily submitted debug reports, PhotoTrace does not collect any data. Specifically:

• No automatic analytics or tracking
• No cookies or advertising identifiers
• No data is sent to any server without your explicit action
• No third-party SDKs or services are used

Data Storage

PhotoTrace does not store photos or images beyond the current app session. The debug log is stored locally on your device. Submitted debug reports may be temporarily stored on our server until they can be reviewed.

Changes to This Policy

If this privacy policy is updated, the changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at [email protected].